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Review: 'Bone Canyon' another first-rate police procedural

Review: 'Bone Canyon' another first-rate police procedural

“Bone Canyon,” by Lee Goldberg (Thomas & Mercer) In the wake of wildfires ravaging Southern California hillsides, a Hollywood screenwriter discovers a human skull fragment on the edge of his property.
Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard to face trial in April on sex-related charges

Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard to face trial in April on sex-related charges

A new trial date has been set for Jacob Hoggard, the frontman for the Canadian rock band Hedley, who is charged with sex-related offences.
Late-night hosts react with shock, anger to Capitol attack

Late-night hosts react with shock, anger to Capitol attack

NEW YORK — Late-night TV show hosts expressed anger and frustration at the violence at the U.S. Capitol, offering sombre monologues that pleaded for unity even as some aimed pointed barbs at those they held responsible for the mobs' actions.
Review: 'The Prophets' spotlights two enslaved men in love

Review: 'The Prophets' spotlights two enslaved men in love

“The Prophets,” by Robert Jones Jr. (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) In Robert Jones Jr.’s “The Prophets,” Samuel and Isaiah are two enslaved men in love on a Deep South plantation.
Review: Khashoggi doc 'The Dissident' is essential viewing

Review: Khashoggi doc 'The Dissident' is essential viewing

It’s hard to decide what’s most shocking in “The Dissident,” Bryan Fogel’s urgent, gripping new documentary about the horrific murder of Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
Report finds more POC representation in children's animated TV but gaps remain

Report finds more POC representation in children's animated TV but gaps remain

TORONTO — A new report suggests there's been an increase in the portrayals of people of colour in children’s animated television content in Canada in recent years.
Fear of needles may keep some people from getting COVID-19 vaccine, experts say

Fear of needles may keep some people from getting COVID-19 vaccine, experts say

A fear of needles is among the factors that could cause people not to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and it is important to address the problem when there is a need to get as many people vaccinated as possible, says an expert.
How quickly do I need a second COVID-19 vaccine shot?

How quickly do I need a second COVID-19 vaccine shot?

How quickly do I need a second COVID-19 vaccine shot? The first COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. require two doses a few weeks apart.
Pandemic-era Mardi Gras: No big crowds, but plenty of cake

Pandemic-era Mardi Gras: No big crowds, but plenty of cake

NEW ORLEANS — A subdued Carnival season began Wednesday after the coronavirus pandemic put an end to the crowd-heavy balls and street parades that draw thousands of people to the city every year. The Mardi Gras season always starts on Jan.
Albert Roux, major influence on UK dining habits, dies at 85

Albert Roux, major influence on UK dining habits, dies at 85

LONDON — Albert Roux, the French-born chef and restaurateur who along with his late brother Michel had a profound influence on British dining habits, has died at 85.
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